Why F1 should scrap the Brazilian GP

Elements of the Brazilian GP weekend put the race in the headlines for the wrong reasons. But that is the tip of the iceberg for a race that should have been under pressure sooner, and it's a stern test of how F1's ownership wants to progress

In many ways the Brazilian Grand Prix marked a watershed in Liberty Media's management of Formula 1: not only were headlines dominated by the absolutely unacceptable security risks Formula 1 personnel were exposed to, but for the first time team bosses have heavily criticised Liberty's guardianship.

Attacks on F1 personnel have, over the years, become custumal in Sao Paulo, with various instances having been reported over the years - including that infamous attack on Jenson Button in 2010. What have local administrators done about this horrific situation? How has the promoter responded?